Mimaki teams up with 2026 LIV Golf Tournament

Mimaki, a manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, announced an exclusive collaboration that has seen the company produce a series of limited-edition, artist-designed, full-color 3D-printed collectibles. In conjunction with Cleeks Golf Club, Mimaki is 3D printing exclusive, highly detailed miniature golf bags from the Art of Golf series — a collection of unique players’ golf bags that are currently in use by Cleeks’ professional players on the multi-stage 2026 LIV Golf tournament.

Comprising fourteen different renowned artists’ designs from the Art of Golf collection, the eye-catching representations measure around 15cm and are 3D printed on Mimaki’s photorealistic full-color 3DUJ-553 3D printer in one piece, thereby eliminating the need for painting or assembly. Each 3D-printed replica faithfully brings the designers’ bold visions to life by capturing the form, texture, and artwork of the original bag, turning them into desirable collectibles that are already capturing the attention of golf fans.

Each of the fourteen designs is produced in a limited quantity of just 25 3D prints, making a total of 350 models available for purchase throughout the 14 different events that make up the 2026 LIV Golf tournament. Complementing the series of miniatures, Mimaki was also commissioned by Cleeks Golf Club to produce a larger half-scale reproduction of the full-sized players’ bags for each design in the Art of Golf series. Measuring 50 cm, the models are on display as an eye-catching clubhouse showpiece at each LIV event.

Teeing up innovation

As Matthew Stark, 3D segment manager at Mimaki, explained, with traditional production often requiring trade-offs, including simplifying shapes, reducing color, or adding manual finishing, 3D printing proved the perfect partner for Cleeks’ needs.

“When it comes to high-quality collectibles, this project perfectly exemplifies the capability of our 3D printing proposition — namely short-run, highly precise, full-color output consistent from one piece to the next and delivered in a matter of hours,” he explained.

“The reality is that for projects like this, 3D printing is really the only viable option. Aside from the time and cost associated with conventional methods, the level of realism and fine detail we’re able to achieve would be impossible with techniques like traditional hand model-making,” continues Stark.

Jonas Mårtensson, general manager, Cleeks Golf Club, added, “Art of Golf is about expanding what golf can be. We use the golf bag as a canvas to celebrate artists, cultures and creative voices from around the world, bringing a new dimension to the sport and creating experiences that resonate beyond traditional golf audiences.

“These collectibles capture that idea perfectly. They’re not simply miniature golf bags; they’re miniature works of art. Mimaki’s technology has allowed us to faithfully reproduce each artist’s vision and create something that fans can take home while preserving the integrity of the original work,” added Mårtensson.

With the 14 events that make up the 2026 LIV Golf tournament already in full swing, and with the replicas already wowing U.S. crowds, as well as those in countries that include Spain, Korea and Mexico, Mimaki is actively involved in assisting in the design and 3D printing of miniature golf bags for upcoming rounds in the UK, as well as additional events in the U.S.

The art of the drive

The designs that make up the Art of Golf series feature creations from artists across multiple countries, including Korea, Mexico, Singapore, and the U.S. In most cases, the artists are locally anchored to the regions that feature as part of the 2026 LIV Golf tournament, allowing each design to reflect not only the artist’s language but also the cultural context surrounding the course. The sixth bag in the 2026 Art of Golf series draws inspiration from Virginia, incorporating the Flowering Dogwood and Northern Cardinal into a design centered around renewal, protection, and identity.

Mimaki’s collaboration with Cleeks Golf Club is said to underscore its 3D printing capability, which is exemplified by its flagship 3D printer, the 3DUJ-553, which is central to this project.

Golf fans can enjoy an up-close look at the four 3D prints from the Art of Golf series, as well as the opportunity to purchase them, at the remaining events across the 2026 LIV Golf tournament. Additionally, some designs from the collection were also on display at the BMW International Open.